Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near New Egypt, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about New Egypt...

New Egypt is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 2512 people. The water temperature around New Egypt has a large variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 3.2°C (37.7°F) in February up to 21.9°C (71.5°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (55°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since New Egypt is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near New Egypt?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near New Egypt is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to New Egypt. A spot that might be worth checking out is Normandy Beach-7th Street, which is roughly 25.4km (15.8miles) away from New Egypt. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Normandy Beach-7th Street and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near New Egypt are Brick Beach 2, which is roughly 25.4km (15.8miles) away, and Lavallette, located roughly 25.6km (15.9miles) from New Egypt.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to New Egypt. The closest decent beach is Brick, which is just 20.8km (12.9miles) away from New Egypt. Another fun beach near New Egypt is Bay Head, roughly 25.2km (15.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for New Egypt?

The water temperature around New Egypt is relatively cold, reaching up to 22°C (71°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around New Egypt. However, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of nearly 3°C (38°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near New Egypt?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when water temperatures range from 17 to 22°C (62-71°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to New Egypt: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about New Egypt...

Do you know what the the island Inishturk in the Republic of Ireland, the city Tappahannock in the United States, and the city Dukuhsia in the Indonesia have in common with New Egypt? Click on the links to find out...